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However, this delicate balance is shifting. Inflation in Japan has increased markedly over the last three years, averaging around 3%, a stark contrast to the near-zero or negative inflation previously experienced. As inflation picks up, the BOJ has been forced to reverse its QE policies, halting bond purchases and even beginning to sell bonds. This policy reversal has caused bond yields to spike and the yen to weaken, signaling the start of a potential crisis.